How to Set Up Domain Masking in cPanel

Domain masking is often utilized in instances where it is not economically feasible to pay for domain hosting. Domain masking works by displaying a desired URL for a website in the browser's navigation bar in place of the actual URL being used. For instance, after typing "sample.com" users can be sent to the actual URL of "sample.free.com." However, with domain masking enabled, "sample.com" remains displayed in the navigation bar in place of the actual URL of "sample.free.com". cPanel can be used to enable and configure domain masking as many of the more popular domain hosting and registration services utilize cPanel to manage their hosted and registered domains.

Domain masking can be used to give any website a more professional look.

Step

Log into the cPanel manager using the credentials provided by the company that registered the domain. Once logged in, look for the "Domain" or "Account" manager to access the needed domain options.

Step

Click the option listed for "Forward" and then click "Forward Domain." The forwarding information currently being used should be displayed.